Trump Ordered To Restore Slavery Signs at National Parks: 'Censorship'
Summary
A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to restore signs and exhibits at national parks that cover topics like slavery, Indigenous history, and climate change. The judge ruled that removing these displays amounts to censorship and ordered their return before the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4.Key Facts
- President Trump signed an order removing certain historical and scientific materials from national parks.
- The removed materials included information on slavery, climate change, and Indigenous history.
- A coalition of history and park groups sued, saying the removal erased accurate public information.
- U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley ruled the removal was censorship and ordered restoration by July 4.
- The judge said history must include all communities and their contributions.
- The Department of the Interior criticized the ruling and plans to consider an appeal.
- Affected sites include the Bunker Hill Monument, the President’s House in Pennsylvania, and a memorial fountain in Washington, D.C.
- The judge’s order aims to ensure truthful history is presented during the 250th anniversary celebrations.
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